The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Connecticut Who Loves The Outdoors

The great outdoors in Connecticut is definitely a sight to see. From scenic overlooks to rich green valleys and everything in between, you definitely don’t want to waste your summer sitting inside! So here are some of the greatest things you can do outdoors. Check them out!

With 24 vineyards located all across the state, there's no shortage of vineyards to explore! Sample the wine and taste the cheeses as you follow the blue trail signs from one gorgeous vineyard to another!

Home to the Five Mile Point Lighthouse, this park also includes a historic carousel built in 1916. Whether you're coming to explore the lighthouse's granite steps or the carousels hand crafted horses, you will love it here!

If you're a history buff then you'll love this quiet, self guided tour! The resting place of famous folks like J. P. Morgan and Katharine Hepburn, the historic graves and intricately sculpted memorials make for an interesting outing.

Voted Best River Walk by Yankee Magazine, take this path for water views that avoid the crowded beaches. You'll be strolling along the Quinebaug River as you tread over bridges and read historic plaques.

There are inflatable slides and obstacles floating on the water, but that's just the beginning! There is also rock climbing, kayaking and more! If you're looking for a wet and wild adventure then this is definitely the place to be!

Ready to explore the great outdoors like never before? Check out these awesome hikes under 5 miles for a walk to remember!